More than two billion tonnes of food waste could be generated every year – over a third more than currently thrown out – by 2030, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group.

Disability rights groups have called for the coffee chain to lead on the development of a new straw that is both environmentally friendly and accessible for disabled people.

The sportswear brand has launched a new trainer made from bio-based materials as part of its Cotton + Corn initiative to develop more sustainable products.

HM Treasury has revealed that its call for evidence on how the tax system could be used to reduce plastic waste has received overwhelming public support from individuals, businesses and campaign groups alike.

The retailer has started selling boxes of ‘wonky veg’ at a discount, helping customers save money and cut waste at the same time.

By signing up to the OPRL scheme, Ecosurety hopes to be able to offer its members a fully aligned service on the recyclability and labelling of their packaging.

Waitrose and John Lewis will be running trucks on renewable fuels this autumn as part of an OLEV-funded trial to see how using biomethane compressed natural gas can help to cut the UK’s transport emissions.

Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments will be trialling 14 reverse vending machines for drinks bottles in theme parks next year.

Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens.

The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.